SOLUTION: How many gallons of a 5% salt solution must be mixed with 35 gallons of a 35% solution to obtain a 20% solution

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Question 933698: How many gallons of a 5% salt solution must be mixed with 35 gallons of a 35% solution to obtain a 20% solution
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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20 is the average of 5 & 35, so it's equal amounts